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As I grew older, I realized that it was much better to insist on the genuine forms of nature, for simplicity is the grea
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"As I grew older, I realized that it was much better to insist on the genuine forms of nature, for simplicity is the greatest adornment of art"

- Albrecht Durer

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Albrecht Durer between May 21, 1471 and April 6, 1528. He/she was a famous Artist from Germany. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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